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Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes
From: SleepyL@aol.com
Subject: Peanut Brittle
Message-ID: <950326142724_61698884@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 1995 20:45:10 GMT
This recipe was given to me by a friend. I have never made it, but have
eaten it as made by her - it's delicious. I've had both peanut and cashew
versions.
PJ Newland
DELUXE PEANUT BRITTLE
2 C. sugar
1 C. white corn syrup
1/4 C. water
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 C. salted peanuts
(cashews could be sub.)
Cook syrup, sugar and water in a heavy pan
over medium heat, stirring constantly until
sugar dissolves.
Cook and stir until mixture reaches
285 degrees F.
Remove at once.
Stir in nuts and butter.
Cook and stir again, to 295 degrees F.
Remove from heat and add vanilla and
soda. Stir rapidly.
Pour onto a well greased cookie sheet,
spreading evenly.
Cool completely and then crack.